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Community Participation Guidelines - Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
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CZI is a major philanthropic funder of science and technology initiatives including biomedical research and open-source software; this document governs community conduct in its programs but has limited direct relevance to AI safety research.
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This document outlines the community participation guidelines and code of conduct for the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), establishing standards for respectful and inclusive engagement across its programs and platforms. It sets behavioral expectations for participants in CZI-affiliated communities and provides reporting mechanisms for violations.
Key Points
- •Establishes expected standards of conduct for participants in CZI community spaces, emphasizing respect, inclusivity, and constructive engagement.
- •Defines unacceptable behaviors including harassment, discrimination, and disruptive conduct.
- •Provides mechanisms for reporting violations and outlines consequences for non-compliance.
- •Reflects CZI's organizational values around open collaboration and equitable participation in science and technology initiatives.
- •Applies to all CZI-affiliated programs, events, and online platforms.
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# Community Participation Guidelines
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative hosts and participates in many different communities in service of our mission to build a better future for everyone. Within these communities, CZI is committed to supporting an environment where everyone is welcome, and communication is direct, kind, and honest. CZI employees, grantees, partners, and vendors should have an opportunity to participate, contribute, and be heard and valued for their unique skills, perspectives, and experiences.
Our Community Participation Guidelines are expected behaviors for engaging in CZI communities, and reflect our organizational values. We hold ourselves accountable to these guidelines and expect all who participate in CZI communities — including internal meetings, external convenings, workshops, online discussions, and other forums — to do the same.
##### Our Behavior
**Be Direct and Kind** — We speak directly and honestly, including when we disagree or want to offer feedback. We are kind, thoughtful, and constructive in our interactions.
**Practice Inclusion** — We intentionally seek different viewpoints and elevate varied perspectives at the table so that, together, we can make progress towards CZI’s mission.
**Make Space** — We make space for everyone to contribute. If we find ourselves dominating a discussion, we step back and encourage other voices to join in. We pay attention and listen carefully.
**Take Accountability** — We hold ourselves accountable, and take responsibility for our impact. If we harm someone through our words or actions, we apologize sincerely and correct our behavior.
**Bring Solutions** — When we identify a problem, conflict, or gap, we raise it and work to build solutions through authentic engagement, dialogue, and curiosity.
##### Behavior That Will Not Be Tolerated
**Personal Attacks** — Conflicts will inevitably arise, but frustration should never turn into a personal attack. It is not okay to insult, demean, or belittle others. This includes sustained “talking over” or “heckling” of speakers.
**Derogatory Language** — Hurtful or harmful language or actions, or vulgar, discriminating, intimidating, threatening, or harassing behavior is not acceptable. If you’re unsure if a word is derogatory, don’t use it. See also CZI’s [EEO, Harassment & Retaliation Policy](https://chanzuckerberg.com/ethics-policies/eeo-harassment-retaliation-policy/ "EEO, Harassment & Retaliation Policy").
**Sexual Attention or Unwelcome Physical Contact** — Sexual attention or unwelcome physical contact is not acceptable. This includes sexualized comments, jokes, or imagery in interactions, communications, or written materials, as well as inappropriate touching or sexual advances. See also CZI’s [EEO, Harassment & Retaliation Policy](https://chanzuckerberg.com/ethics-policies/eeo-harassment-retaliation-policy/ "EEO, Harassm
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